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Funeral Grant (Sainik Welfare)

"Funeral Grant" is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, funeral Assistance of ₹12,000/- or ₹10,000/- is provided in the event of death of the ex-Serviceman (ESM) or of the Widow of the ESM respectively.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Funeral Grant (Sainik Welfare)
LevelState government
Issued byGovernment of Puducherry
States and UTsPuducherry
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsDeath, Funeral, Ex-Serviceman, Widow, ESM

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